Point of Care Technologist

Is able to work effectively with Nurse Managers, Nurses, MD?s and laboratory staff in establishing and monitoring POC programs and resolving POC issues/problems. Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions, including testing/validation of interfaces to the hospital LIS system.

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.



EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

• 1. Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
• 2. Is able to appropriately interact with nursing staff and physicians to maintain the POCT program.
• 3. Understands all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
• 4. Takes part in inter and intra-department QA initiatives (validations, staff competencies, calibration/verifications, etc.).
• 5. Responds to technical issues from all nursing units and responds appropriately to resolve them.
• 6. Maintains technical competency and keeps current on new testing available in the market for POC testing.
• 7. Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions, including testing/validation of interfaces to the hospital LIS system.
• 8. Maintains necessary inventory control of all POCT reagents.
• 9. Supports Laboratory and Hospital inspections from outside agencies such as CAP, TJC, CT DPH, RI DOH for POCT.
• 10. Evaluates the daily/weekly/monthly quality control programs for all POCT done in the hospital.
• 11. Assists with procedures and policies for the POCT program including new procedures, updating existing procedures and maintaining the procedures at each testing site.
• 12. Is able to work effectively with Nurse Managers, Nurses, MD?s and laboratory staff in establishing and monitoring POC programs and resolving POC issues/problems.
• 13. Is knowledgeable about current and new regulations as they pertain to Point of Care testing.
• 14. Assists in the development of training programs for others to ensure POCT competency.
• 15. Follows through with all POCT troubleshooting aspects including technical and clinical issues.
• 16. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 17. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the POCT program.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Minimum of two years Medical Technology experience, POCT experience desirable. Proven ability to interface with cross-section of hospital staff; Physicians, Nurse Managers. Experience with WORD, EXCEL and LIS interfaces.

 

LICENSURE

 

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MT-ASCP) preferred.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Needs to orient to POCT procedures and policies